Recent News & Comments About healthy eating in schools and workplaces
Obesity report proposes sweeping changes in schools, communities, workplaces
The Institute of Medicine panel recommended five critical areas to focus on to lower obesity: physical activity, food and beverage, marketing, work and schools.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day to take place in 488 cities
Food crusader Jamie Oliver has succeeded in recruiting 800,000 people to participate in his inaugural Food Revolution Day which is set take place in 488 cities around the world this weekend.
Region calls for food strategy
Regional politicians are calling on the province’s ministry of health to develop a comprehensive food and nutrition strategy in Ontario, to promote healthy eating at a time when obesity rates are reaching frightening levels.
CDC recognizes obesity prevention and control initiatives with Pioneering Innovation awards
ATLANTA, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Six organizations and one person are recipients of the Pioneering Innovation Award for their work in advancing policies and environmental strategies to prevent and control obesity. The awards were given last night at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Weight of the Nation( )Conference in Washington, D.C. The award recipients were ...
Master Chef - as Harvard honours Jamie Oliver
It is a long way from an Essex pub: the celebrity-chef- turned-food-campaigner Jamie Oliver is picking up a prestigious Harvard award for his work to combat childhood obesity.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day Inspires Millions Worldwide to Stand Up for Real Food
LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation launches its first-ever Food Revolution Day this Saturday, May 19 to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand ...
Food revolution at Maple Ridge farmers’ market
While spare time is becoming increasingly scarce in today’s hectic lifestyle, taking the extra time to prepare a home-cooked meal over fast-food or take-out can literally save your life.
Jamie Oliver's recipe for success
"You know," says Jamie Oliver, sighing quietly: " I am not doing this for the money as I could have retired five years ago. I'm here because I want to speak out about things that matter – about what people eat, about preventing obesity. It's a killer."
Kaiser Permanente to Co-Host Screening with Prince George's Health Department and Community Health Advocacy Groups ...
Event Will Promote Education and Action to Combat Obesity
Doctors, insurers are key to fighting obesity
Doctors assess patients' breathing, heart rate and blood pressure routinely at office visits. Soon, they may be adding body mass index to that list too.
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